If you love smoked salmon recipes as much as we do, this post is for you. These are our tried and tested best smoked salmon recipes to try today (or as soon as you can!).

Some involve smoking a salmon in the smoker from start to finish, while other recipes are much easier and illustrate how to integrate delicious smoked salmon into your cooking.

9 Best Smoked Salmon Recipes to Cook Today

1 Salmon in the Smoker in 5 Easy Steps

We concede that not everyone wants to smoke salmon themselves in the smoker, however if you do like to take matters into your own hands for an exceptionally flavoursome result this may be one of the best smoked salmon recipes that you could try.

The rub for this smoked salmon is definitely one of our best loved rubs.

Dry Rub For Smoked Salmon Recipes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon chilli powder (mild if you don’t like heat)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The whole salmon is smoked for 3-4 hours and initially basted with Dijon mustard to give the rub something to stick to. Try this delicious recipe below.

2 Pit Boss Smoked Salmon

If you are looking for a Smoked Salmon Recipe specifically on the Pit Boss Pellet Grills this could be the one for you. The whole article is centred around the idea of smoking salmon to perfection on the Pit Boss Grills.

That being said, a good deal of it is applicable to smoking salmon on any pellet grill or smoker.

This article includes a great approach to brining smoked salmon as well.

3 Traeger Smoked Salmon With Dill & Lemon Compound Butter

Again this recipe will work really well on any smoker or pellet grill, but it is specifically designed for the Traeger grills.

Dill and lemon are a perfect accompaniment to salmon, but further enhanced by adding them to a delicious compound butter.

This smoked salmon recipe is for smoking salmon fillets, rather than whole salmon but it is delicious, unctious and versatile.

4 Pellet Grill Smoked Salmon Guide

This general but informative Pellet Grill Smoked Salmon Guide could be very useful no matter whether you own a Pit Boss, Traeger, Z Grills or other type of Pellet Grill.

Regardless of which pellet grill you have, this recipe will point you in the right direction for producing the best smoked salmon recipes out there.

5 Candied Smoked Salmon

This might come as a surprise to some but salmon is a lot like pork or chicken in that it takes on sweetness well. Candied Smoked Salmon is sweet, delicious and wonderfully tasty and savoury.

This is one of our favourite smoked salmon recipes, and well worth a go.

The salmon is cured in brown sugar, salt and pepper and then smoked slow and low for a delicious result.

6 Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

This smoked salmon dip is a perfect appetiser or light lunch. Dip bread, crackers or assorted crunchy veg in it and enjoy the creamy, tangy lemony taste for yourself.

It’s sophisticated and luxurious in terms of taste but not too difficult to put together. It’s sure to impress even the pickiest of guests.

Perfect for special occasions or any time you are looking for a bit of decadent luxury.

7 Smoked Salmon Blinis

Blinis are small pancakes which are often served as appetisers and they pair particularly well with smoked salmon and dill creme fraiche. This is another luxurious but very easy recipe which does not require much prep, but nonetheless produces top results.

8 Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

This simple meal is a great way to use up smoked salmon and it doesn’t take long to prepare.

It’s deceivingly decadent, creamy, delicious and light making it a perfect weeknight dinner or even a great date night dinner.

This could easily become a regular in your household!

9 Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

This Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict recipe is an elegant and tasty breakfast meal or even brinner (breakfast for dinner).

Eggs Benedict is delicious as is with Hollandaise Sauce, poached eggs and toasted muffins but the addition of smoked salmon brings it up to a whole new level.

This is a must try for smoked salmon fans!

The video below is very helpful if you want to learn how to smoke salmon.

FAQ’S About Smoked Salmon Recipes

What is the Best Way to Eat Smoked Salmon?

While there are many great ways to enjoy smoked salmon, the most popular way to eat it is probably in a bagel with cream cheese. It can also be enjoyed in seafood stews, chowder, pasta, with buttery new potatoes or couscous to name but a few. It is a versatile and rich tasting fish.

How to cook and eat smoked salmon?

Do you Rinse Salmon Before Smoking?

It is usually a good idea to rinse salmon before smoking, especially if it has been soaking in a wet brine to get rid of excess seasonings and herbs. If you have dry brined the salmon in salt or other seasonings you will also want to rinse those off before you smoke your salmon.

Smoked Salmon Brine Recipe

Although brining your salmon before smoking is an optional step, it can infuse flavour into the fish and ensure it doesn’t dry out in the smoker. Here is a simple brine recipe which will work for around 3 salmon fillets:

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup coarse salt
• zest of 1 lemon
• optional – bunch of fresh dill

Smoked Salmon Dry Brine

If you want to dry brine salmon before smoking you could simply sprinkle it with coarse salt. If you want to add extra flavours, try brown sugar or a little black pepper.

How Long to Smoke Salmon at 225F?

At 225F (107C) it will take 3-4 hours to smoke a whole salmon, depending on the size of the fish. The important thing is not so much the time as the target internal temperature, which is 145F (63C).

Is Smoked Salmon Just as Healthy?

Smoked salmon is just as nutritious as unsmoked, but it’s worth remembering that the salt content will likely be higher. This could be an issue if you have high blood pressure and may contribute to heart diease and stroke in the long term.